US Bridges

US 84 over Pigeon Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 1 M. W. of Gosport · Structure no. 013267

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,151
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Pigeon Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,151 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,227 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location1 M. W. of Gosport
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58675, -87.60577
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,151 (2013)
Projected traffic4,227 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Pigeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 3,151 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.